Ardent Craft Ales is a brewery, taproom, and beer garden in the Scott’s Addition neighborhood* of Richmond, Virginia. They began as a co-op in a Richmond garage, a space where they sought to create innovative beers and introduce others to historic brewing methods and beer styles. As a production brewery, Ardent’s mission remains the same: to produce and celebrate exceptional and ambitious beers with the ever-growing craft beer community in Richmond and throughout the state of Virginia.

The Beers:

Rye Kolsch: “Rye Kolsch uses rye malt instead of wheat for this German pilsner-style ale. The malt, balanced with noble hops, adds a delicate spiciness and slight fruit note to this light alternative for the winter. The Rye Kolsch is light golden in color and drinks very easy.” 4.7% ABV, 25 IBU (This is a Growler Stations special! Get it while it lasts …)

Saison: “Our saison is a pale gold-colored farmhouse-style ale. We use a traditional yeast strain and Continental hops that in combination imbue an aroma with a mild spiciness tempered with fruit. The beer is medium-bodied, with a slight acidity. It is effervescent and dry, with an edge of bitterness that balances the fruitiness of the aroma. A yeast-derived refreshing, spicy ale.” 6.7% ABV, 31 IBU

IPA: An American IPA that uses a standard malt-backboned recipe and which privileges hop flavor and aroma over bitterness. 6.8% ABV, 65 IBU